Overview

• Horner has formally exited Red Bull with a large payout and, per multiple reports, could re-enter F1 in the first half of 2026 under his settlement terms.
• Close friend and pundit Martin Brundle says Horner will only come back with equity in a team, citing Toto Wolff’s shareholding model as the template.
• Haas confirms exploratory contact with Horner but says talks are over, and Aston Martin’s Andy Cowell states there are no plans for him in operational or investment roles.
• Speculation linking Horner to Ferrari has grown as chairman John Elkann and CEO Benedetto Vigna publicly addressed underperformance, even as team boss Fred Vasseur holds a fresh multi‑year deal.
• Alpine is frequently cited as a plausible landing spot due to location and personal ties, while Horner is set for a public speaking appearance at Dublin’s European Motor Show at the end of January.